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Average Cost of Music Lessons in Gaithersburg, MD
The average cost of 60-minute music lessons in Gaithersburg is $48. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and your location, you should expect to spend anywhere between $40 and $58 per hour.
| 30-min | $29 |
$38 average |
$45 |
| 45-min | $38 |
$46 average |
$52 |
| 60-min | $40 |
$48 average |
$58 |
For the best experience, we typically recommend 60-minute music lessons. However, students looking for a more affordable option may want to consider a shorter lesson length of 45 or 30 minutes. On average, 45-minute music lessons are 5% less expensive at $46, and 30-minute lessons cost 21% less at $38.
Curious how much music lessons cost in your area? Do a quick search to get local prices for the best music teachers near Gaithersburg.
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"Our experience has been very positive. My granddaughter is making good progress and is enjoying lessons. She has only had four lessons, but is doing wel
l. The teacher is very encouraging and low key."
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Review by Jeffery
"Ms. Heins provided a welcoming and comfortable introduction the teaching style, lesson goals and mechanics of cello. I found the class inviting and encour
aging."
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Washington, DC teacher:
Chris H.
Review by Julia
"My son has been studying with Mr. Byron for over 1 year. He is the best private teacher we have ever had. He's a true musician that always amazed us with
his skills and understanding of the music. He allows my son to choose some songs he wants to learn and changed them into simpler version so he can play. The class us fun and encouraging. He also gives enough push to let my son take more challenge."
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"Great Teacher
Greg is a fantastic teacher. All the traits you look for he has: knowledge, patience, kindness, skills, communication, and a clear sense of
Greg is a fantastic teacher. All the traits you look for he has: knowledge, patience, kindness, skills, communication, and a clear sense of
direction."
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Washington, DC teacher:
Gregory H.
Review by DT
"Sammy is truly an excellent music instructor -- his professionalism, talent, and skill are truly top notch. He has an infectious enthusiasm that energize
s you to be better and to reach your goals efficiently. I have a number of years of experience with singing already, so I asked him to be a little aggressive in my instruction at my first lesson. He took that request and ran with it, and so I've noticed an even bigger improvement than I thought possible after only a few lessons! I would definitely recommend Sammy for anyone interested in developing their singing skill and confidence in a big way."
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Washington, DC teacher:
Sammy H.
Review by Bruce
"Very encouraging and supportive. Lesson time passes quickly because the lesson is so enjoyable.
Heather always seeks feedback and is available to answ
Heather always seeks feedback and is available to answ
er any questions or concerns outside of regular lesson times."
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Washington, DC teacher:
Heather C.
Review by Ken
"Awesome instructor. Very knowledgeable and very patient. Really accelerated my learning. After trying to learn online and various programs this is a much
better approach."
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Washington, DC teacher:
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Review by David
"Excellent and Inspiring Teacher
I feel very fortunate to have connected with Tim to be my vocal instructor.
Tim is courteous, professional, enthusiastic
I feel very fortunate to have connected with Tim to be my vocal instructor.
Tim is courteous, professional, enthusiastic
, encouraging, and a true subject matter expert. His knowledge extends beyond vocal study broadly to music theory and to performance training; all skills which must coalesce within a student to create a competent vocal performer. That is what's happening with me under Tim's instruction.
Tim is keeping track of my vocal range which is steadily increasing, and I am hearing the results of my voice as its quality is honed to ever finer skill levels. In addition to vocal tone and quality, proper and song-appropriate diction is analyzed and adjusted, as well as breathing, posture, and projection; all while being encouraged to remember to put my own signature on a song.
I am being taught not only proper methods of singing, but a new and far deeper appreciation for the art of singing as a whole.
Thank you Tim."
Tim is keeping track of my vocal range which is steadily increasing, and I am hearing the results of my voice as its quality is honed to ever finer skill levels. In addition to vocal tone and quality, proper and song-appropriate diction is analyzed and adjusted, as well as breathing, posture, and projection; all while being encouraged to remember to put my own signature on a song.
I am being taught not only proper methods of singing, but a new and far deeper appreciation for the art of singing as a whole.
Thank you Tim."
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Washington, DC teacher:
Timothy H.
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About Raycurt J.
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Raycurt J. aka "Fiddla", Violin-Viola-Voice-Piano-Rhythm-Dance and Event Productions.
Native of Washington, D.C. began playing music at the age of seven on the piano. Singing in church choirs with family members and participating with the D.C. Youth Chorale.
Began instruction on the Viola in the D.C. Youth Orchestra program.
Auditioned and attended the Duke Ellington Performing Arts High School in the inaugural year. 1976.
Awarded with a Full Scholarship for vocal studies at the
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York
Music is the universal communicator, educator, healer, and conflict mediator.
We naturally expose our children to music to incite awareness and stimulate self-motivational learning practices within. Music, as a hobby or passion, you will discover the connection to other practical disciplines,
Native of Washington, D.C. began playing music at the age of seven on the piano. Singing in church choirs with family members and participating with the D.C. Youth Chorale.
Began instruction on the Viola in the D.C. Youth Orchestra program.
Auditioned and attended the Duke Ellington Performing Arts High School in the inaugural year. 1976.
Awarded with a Full Scholarship for vocal studies at the
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, New York
Music is the universal communicator, educator, healer, and conflict mediator.
We naturally expose our children to music to incite awareness and stimulate self-motivational learning practices within. Music, as a hobby or passion, you will discover the connection to other practical disciplines,
such as, science and mathematics.
Mr, Ray's comprehensive 3 step courses.
1. Learn the basics of the music language, reading and writing.
2. COUNTING. keeping time, the ruler of motion in music.
3. Learn how to create beautiful melodies and syntax of song to discover the process of creativity with a structure toward musical thought.
Also. effective personal practice techniques and the basics of Improvisation and Composition.
It is well documented that exposing children to music and the creative arts is a prerequisite to fundamental logical thought processes and schematic reasoning.
Music is organic FUN for kids of all the ages! 4 years to 104. Lol
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Recordings with artists and celebrities throughout the U.S. and Europe. Presentations of jazz and classical ensembles with rotating artists for hire of various genres of music.
You may consider me a Triple threat as they say, Singer, Dancer and Entertainer.
He has performed with notables such as Stevie Wonder,
Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, and Carmen Mac Cray.
Akademisches Festival Orchestra, Leipzig,
Kammerorchester de St. Laurentius, in Dessau, Germany.
National Gallery of Art Orchestra, and the
American University Symphony.
Howard University Community Orchestra
La Fete Musique, World-wide Busking Society.
MTA-Music Under New York
resently D.C. Concert Orchestra and DC Strings workshop
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Mr, Ray's comprehensive 3 step courses.
1. Learn the basics of the music language, reading and writing.
2. COUNTING. keeping time, the ruler of motion in music.
3. Learn how to create beautiful melodies and syntax of song to discover the process of creativity with a structure toward musical thought.
Also. effective personal practice techniques and the basics of Improvisation and Composition.
It is well documented that exposing children to music and the creative arts is a prerequisite to fundamental logical thought processes and schematic reasoning.
Music is organic FUN for kids of all the ages! 4 years to 104. Lol
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Recordings with artists and celebrities throughout the U.S. and Europe. Presentations of jazz and classical ensembles with rotating artists for hire of various genres of music.
You may consider me a Triple threat as they say, Singer, Dancer and Entertainer.
He has performed with notables such as Stevie Wonder,
Natalie Cole, Bette Midler, and Carmen Mac Cray.
Akademisches Festival Orchestra, Leipzig,
Kammerorchester de St. Laurentius, in Dessau, Germany.
National Gallery of Art Orchestra, and the
American University Symphony.
Howard University Community Orchestra
La Fete Musique, World-wide Busking Society.
MTA-Music Under New York
resently D.C. Concert Orchestra and DC Strings workshop
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· Violin · In studio
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Raycurt J.
Washington, DC 20001
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
About Susan S.
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About Susan
Acting – I have taught all kinds of acting, including Audition Skills, Shakespeare, Stage, Film & TV, Dramatic, Comedic, whatever. I also have quite a bit of experience performing in all those arenas. I have a relationship with one of the best management agencies in the area, so my students get fast-tracked with her.
Voice – Anyone can sing. If you want to and have always thought you couldn't, you will be delighted when I prove you wrong. Training for the voice is pretty much the same, whatever style you are interested in. Then I'll coach you in your chosen style and we'll pick songs you like.
Singing beautifully is not enough. I can't tell you how many times I heard in grad school "beautiful voices are a dime a dozen." I will teach you how to OWN the song. That's what keeps people coming back.
Speaking – Every public spe
Voice – Anyone can sing. If you want to and have always thought you couldn't, you will be delighted when I prove you wrong. Training for the voice is pretty much the same, whatever style you are interested in. Then I'll coach you in your chosen style and we'll pick songs you like.
Singing beautifully is not enough. I can't tell you how many times I heard in grad school "beautiful voices are a dime a dozen." I will teach you how to OWN the song. That's what keeps people coming back.
Speaking – Every public spe
aker I know has lost their voice at some point, but not from talking too much. It's because they don't know how to use their voice properly. Learn that, and you need never lose your voice to over-use. That's easy to teach.
Writing – I have been a professional writer and editor for over eight years, with many books, articles, posts, newsletters, etc. to my name. I use – and teach – practical grammar, not just correct grammar. I can also help you make your words more powerful.
Writing – I have been a professional writer and editor for over eight years, with many books, articles, posts, newsletters, etc. to my name. I use – and teach – practical grammar, not just correct grammar. I can also help you make your words more powerful.
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· Acting · In studio
· Acting · In studio
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Susan S.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
starting at
$60
/ 60-min
About Mary O.
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About Mary
The O. Music Studio is now accepting students for the upcoming school year in its Fairfax location. This location has served Northern Virginia for over 30 years.
Piano lessons are changing with the times! iPad apps are available now to help learn during the lesson and at home during daily practice.
Each lesson includes a review of music practiced at home, an overview of assignments for the following week, theory, technique, ear training and sight reading.
If you are a transfer student, please bring your most recent method book(s) and notebook to the first lesson.
Prospective students must have a piano, organ or electric keyboard to use for daily practice.
I look forward to meeting you and having another great year!
Piano lessons are changing with the times! iPad apps are available now to help learn during the lesson and at home during daily practice.
Each lesson includes a review of music practiced at home, an overview of assignments for the following week, theory, technique, ear training and sight reading.
If you are a transfer student, please bring your most recent method book(s) and notebook to the first lesson.
Prospective students must have a piano, organ or electric keyboard to use for daily practice.
I look forward to meeting you and having another great year!
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Mary O.
Fairfax, VA 22033
starting at
$30
/ 30-min
About Acacia F.
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About Acacia
I have been a performer for 15 years for places such as Disneyland, Brigham Young University, Olympic College, as well as a featured soloist for several church congregations and community venues. I currently direct a volunteer community choir in Montgomery Village, MD. I have an Associates degree in music, but have been studying and mentoring in private voice since age 12, and piano since age 8. I specialize in classical and musical theater voice, but am comfortable teaching jazz and pop as well, if desired.
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Acacia F.
Laurel, MD 20707
starting at
$30
/ 30-min
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Classically trained performer and teacher.
Violin and viola teacher for students of all ages. I love to have fun while teaching violin and I hope my students to have a great time as well!
Violin and viola teacher for students of all ages. I love to have fun while teaching violin and I hope my students to have a great time as well!
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Daniel R.
Washington, DC 20009
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$40
/ 30-min
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Maxwell is a guitarist and composer, focusing on jazz, new music, and contemporary improvised music, based in Arlington VA. He is a founding director of Beat on the Bard Theatre Company, the Glass Flower new music ensemble, Improvisational Research Workshops, and is a member of the Shenandoah New Music Collective, as well as being a freelance composer and guitarist, taking work and commissions throughout the region
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Maxwell D.
Arlington, VA 22207
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$20
/ 30-min
About Sean L.
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Anyone can sound great on a piano. Let me show you how.
I am a gentle and patient teacher. My students like me.
When I started teaching, I assumed that many beginners -- especially children -- would prefer to learn music by-ear. Based on my own personal experience as a child learning piano, I found that to be the easiest and most-rewarding and intuitive way to develop musically.
However, in my more recent experience as a _teacher_, I appreciate how every student is unique and will learn best in different ways, using different approaches and methods. Some of the children I have taught, for example, demonstrated a propensity and affinity for visual pattern recognition. Some children seem to be more engaged when they have something to read. It holds their attention. Also, after the lesson is over, my student would have something to
I am a gentle and patient teacher. My students like me.
When I started teaching, I assumed that many beginners -- especially children -- would prefer to learn music by-ear. Based on my own personal experience as a child learning piano, I found that to be the easiest and most-rewarding and intuitive way to develop musically.
However, in my more recent experience as a _teacher_, I appreciate how every student is unique and will learn best in different ways, using different approaches and methods. Some of the children I have taught, for example, demonstrated a propensity and affinity for visual pattern recognition. Some children seem to be more engaged when they have something to read. It holds their attention. Also, after the lesson is over, my student would have something to
reference throughout the week to remember what notes to play.
I have taught a variety of adults, teens, and children over the past two years. I have a B.M. degree in Music and Technology. Myself, I have played piano (and other keyboard instruments) for over 20 years.
One approach I can take with adult students is to help them achieve a musical sophistication and richness without complexity and great difficulty. Being able to create music that is enjoyable to listen to isn't as hard as some might assume. Please contact me to show you how.
I teach a variety of music -- "Classical" (formal European compositions), Rock/Pop, and Jazz-influenced music. I have made many transcriptions. I'd love to share these with you and teach you how to play some of that music! I'll teach you your favorite songs.
I have taught a variety of adults, teens, and children over the past two years. I have a B.M. degree in Music and Technology. Myself, I have played piano (and other keyboard instruments) for over 20 years.
One approach I can take with adult students is to help them achieve a musical sophistication and richness without complexity and great difficulty. Being able to create music that is enjoyable to listen to isn't as hard as some might assume. Please contact me to show you how.
I teach a variety of music -- "Classical" (formal European compositions), Rock/Pop, and Jazz-influenced music. I have made many transcriptions. I'd love to share these with you and teach you how to play some of that music! I'll teach you your favorite songs.
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Sean L.
Herndon, VA 20170
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$23.99
/ 30-min
About Rachel O.
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Rachel started playing guitar and singing when she was 13 when she got a Christmas present from her father who happens to be a musician, also. Learning covers for a few years she eventually started writing her own music around age 16. Now, 31, she teaches beginner guitar classes; holds online concerts as well as live shows; and teaches budding artists how to start their own creative business from home. Her teaching passion came from her love for the experience- having played in bands since 18; recorded a full album when in 2011. Some tracks were salvage but most were lost on an old computer!
Her style is considered Indie Folk, playing a mix of covers and originals. Rachel's recommended if you like Heartless Bastards, Shawn Colvin or Fiona Apple. Her main influences are Radiohead, Gwen Stefani, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse and Dea
Her style is considered Indie Folk, playing a mix of covers and originals. Rachel's recommended if you like Heartless Bastards, Shawn Colvin or Fiona Apple. Her main influences are Radiohead, Gwen Stefani, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse and Dea
th Cab for Cutie.
Happy learner :)
"Very pleased with the time I spent with Rachel! She is patient and takes her time when explaining everything! I feel comfortable recommending her services to everyone." -Sarah H.
Patient Teacher
"Rachel is a great teacher . She is patient with people and explains things so anyone can understand and learn. Rachel loves what she does!" -Maria G.
Happy learner :)
"Very pleased with the time I spent with Rachel! She is patient and takes her time when explaining everything! I feel comfortable recommending her services to everyone." -Sarah H.
Patient Teacher
"Rachel is a great teacher . She is patient with people and explains things so anyone can understand and learn. Rachel loves what she does!" -Maria G.
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Rachel O.
Elkridge, MD 21075
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
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I've traveled the world in the pursuit of performance, gaining my undergraduate degree (Music) in Sydney, and my master's degree (Musical Theatre) in Cardiff. It has been an extremely exciting adventure, and I've been through the days of choosing new repertoire, learning different vocal techniques and learning how to apply that on stage and in audition rooms. Since graduating, I have continued my singing through concerts, cruises and shows, and I've performed in world-renowned venues such as The Wolf Trap Center for Performing Arts (DC) and The Seymour Center (Sydney). With all that being said, I will work to create focus in my students, to really concentrate on their muscles rather than the sound they are producing, and we can then make wholesome, measurable progress that is dependent on moving the muscles to where you want to go, rather
than listening to how you sound and adjusting accordingly.
The techniques I've studied are the Estill Method and the Swedish-Italian Method.
The techniques I've studied are the Estill Method and the Swedish-Italian Method.
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Sally H.
Reston, VA 20194
starting at
$40
/ 30-min
About Hannah W.
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As a voice teacher I focus on establishing the fundamental and a solid technique that I can then expand upon to help voices blossom. I work very well with both children and adults and provide and fun and engaging environment that allows students to develop and grow their love of music. I am proficient in piano, the French language, and Italian, German, French, English, and Russian diction.
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Hannah W.
Ellicott City, MD 21043
starting at
$35
/ 30-min
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